The young and rapidly growing resort of Barca in Oman, not accidentally coming tourists dubbed the "blue city". Here, magnificent golden beaches , washed by the transparent waters of the Indian Ocean, which reflect the blue of the sky, and tourists are waiting for the pristine beauty of nature and the atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
The young and rapidly growing resort of Barca in Oman, not accidentally coming tourists dubbed the "blue city". Here, magnificent golden beaches , washed by the transparent waters of the Indian Ocean, which reflect the blue of the sky, and tourists are waiting for the pristine beauty of nature and the atmosphere of peace and tranquility. In general, there is everything for the heavenly delight and a full rest of the soul and body.
Location:
The city of Barca is located on the shores of the Gulf of Oman, 70 km west of Muscat - the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, in the province of Al-Batyn. Barca is the center of the same name of the Vilayet.
Climate
In the cold season, the temperature in the Barca does not drop below +15 ° C. In summer, heat is observed here, and the thermometer bars show +40 ° C and above. The hottest months in Barca are from May to July. This is the peak of the beach and swimming season, when the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean warm up to +3 0 ° C, while on the shore the exhausting heat is almost not felt. If you plan to focus on excursions to fortresses and towers, walks in local gardens and parks, you should come to Barca in the fall. Swim at this time, too, you can. Winter in Barca is the best time for exploring the city, visiting bullfighting, walking along the beach and watching the flight of exotic birds.
Attractions Barki
The most interesting places that you definitely need to visit in Barca are:
- The ancient forts , including Beit Niaman, El-Falidge and Fort Bark stretching along the seacoast;
- a fortress and a restored house, according to which it can be concluded that the ancestors of the townspeople are well-off;
- historical towers - their number in the vilayet reaches 38;
- the Nasim Park;
- a fish market where every morning you can choose the fresh seafood and arrange a romantic dinner or dinner with the whole family or a group of friends right on the beach.
Entertainment in Barca
First of all, tourists go to the magnificent local beaches with a clean sand, azure waters, coconut palms around.
The second "highlight" of the resort is the bullfight. Bullfighting in Barca is held during the winter months and crowds of spectators are gathered, which is facilitated by the free entrance to the event. Bulls for fighting are specially grown by local farmers and face in the arena only at a crucial moment in order to avoid causing each other serious injuries.
Finally, in Barca you can go on a boat trip on a ferry, stroll through the green gardens, get acquainted with the local flora and fauna, see beautiful exotic birds and large turtles with a strange coloring of the shell.
What to bring from Barca?
Since the city has excellent crafts and agriculture, a gift or a souvenir from Barki can be brought:
- articles of gold and silver;
- gorgeous oriental sweets and dried fruits;
- household items and furniture;
- leather and textile products;
- blankets, carpets;
- woolen and downy products.
Accommodation and meals
In Barca itself, the choice of hotels is not so great. The tourists coming to the city most often prefer Al Nahda Resort & Spa Barka 5 * and Al Sawadi Beach Resort 4 *. The first has an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a spa, sauna, gym and free wireless internet, in Al Sawadi Beach Resort - its own beach, courts, swimming pool and playgrounds. Both hotels have well-equipped rooms and a high level of service.
You can have a snack at the Restaurant Al Sawadi Beach Resort and cafe Bene Barka, and you can have a cup of flavorful Kahwa coffee with cardamom in Caribou Coffee Oman. The basis of local cuisine consists of dishes from rice, fish, seafood, meat, poultry, vegetables and various spices. From desserts, the local halva made from brown sugar, eggs, honey and spices is most attractive. It perfectly matches with strong coffee.
How to get there?
In the city of Barca, tourist buses and shuttles leave from Muscat International Airport . This is the most economical option. The journey takes about 1 hour. You can also take a taxi, but it's much more expensive.